Gallagher back in London as Atletico move hangs in the balance
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1 month ago
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3News
Atletico Madrid reportedly want Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher. (Image: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Conor Gallagher is back in London despite his proposed move to Atletico Madrid facing uncertainty. The 24-year-old England international is expected to resume training at Chelsea's Cobham training ground on Wednesday after his transfer to the La Liga side encountered complications.
📸 Conor Gallagher and his family at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid yesterday. #CFC pic.twitter.com/kQ0XR38ei6
- From The Shed End (@FromTheShedEnd) August 10, 2024
Gallagher had been in Madrid over the past week, having spent five days in the Spanish capital and visited Atletico's Metropolitano Stadium. However, his £33m transfer has been put on hold due to a series of events that have affected the deal's progress. The primary issue arose when Chelsea's £34.5m deal to sign Spanish striker Samu Omorodion collapsed on Sunday over personal terms. The failure to secure Omorodion's transfer has complicated Atletico Madrid's financial arrangements, as they need to offload a major asset to fund Gallagher's move.
🚨🔵 Conor Gallagher, formally back to training as Chelsea player after he returned in London from Madrid on Tuesday.